Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good level of understanding about how children learn and offers them a range of experiences to aid their development. Children happily explore the childminder's home and have secure relationships with her. They seek her out for cuddles and reassurance if they are upset or tired. Children enjoy the large outdoor area where they pick vegetables they have grown. The childminder helps children learn about where their food comes from. She helps them count their potatoes and use 'strong' muscles to pull cabbage out of the soil. The childminder models a wide range of language and encourages children to use their words and make their own choices during play. This promotes their thinking and communication skills. Children are social, confident and expressive of their own feelings.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children use manners and follow the routine well. She gently guides children to take turns and play fairly with their peers. In the main, they all know how to follow these rules and cooperate during activities. They are developing caring skills. Children love to play in the sensory room in the childminder's home. They explore lights and sounds, which especially helps babies cognitive development. Additionally, they dance and sing action songs. This helps their coordination, strength and movement to develop.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures mathematics is woven into daily play. She encourages children to count at all opportunities and discusses containers being full and empty as children pour rice between their cups. Additionally, she suggest children draw different shapes when they are at the painting table. This helps them begin to acquire early maths knowledge they can use in later learning. n The childminder creates a range of exciting learning opportunities for children to join in with. This helps children to make good progress. In the main, children are all engaged and busy during their day with the childminder. However, the childminder does not always tailor the curriculum intent for younger and quieter children's learning needs. Consequently, some children are not consistently receiving the same level of support and interaction to further extend their learning during their play. n The childminder spends time working on children's social skills and awareness of

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emotion. She helps children understand how their actions might impact their peers. Children show concern when their friends are upset and offer a gentle touch or hug. Children ask for help when they need it to prevent frustration and in order to complete a task. This shows good self-awareness. n The childminder reflects on her skills and the areas she needs to support

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need to do better?

12 December 2023 children with the most so she can continually adapt and evolve her practice. In general, this helps her continue to meet the needs of children. Additionally, her training helps her prepare for children who may attend in the future and how to ensure her setting is inclusive for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children are provided with a range of home-cooked food. They excitedly collect their own fruit pots and milk from the fridge at snack time. Children try new foods regularly and eat out at a range of different cafe's. This not only broadens their awareness of food but enhances their social skills. n The childminder is focused on helping children be aware of other people and their differences. She regularly plans visits to local places such as the church, mosque and multi-cultural food shops. Additionally, children create Christmas food hampers for the elderly and learn this is to 'be kind'. Children are learning

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need to do better?

about their wider world in preparation for their life in modern Britain. n The childminder has formed close relationships with parents and they comment positively on the care their children receive. They are happy with the activities children are exposed to and the range of outings the childminder takes children on within the local community. However, there are occasions where parents have not been fully involved in some of the assessment processes. This does not always promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her home is safe and secure. She monitors children closely when they are eating and when babies have the potential to put resources in their mouths. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from harm. She is aware of a range of signs and symptoms of child abuse and where to report any concern relating to a child's welfare. The childminder has her paediatric first-aid certificate and understands how to respond to a child having an accident in her home. She helps children safely negotiate the steps into the outdoor area and learn how to 'be careful' when climbing.

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should:

n strengthen systems for promoting partnerships with parents and sharing information regarding children's learning to promote continuity in their experiences n enhance the curriculum for younger and quieter children to consistently meet all children's needs and interests, particularly during group times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490622 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10305481 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Ightenhill area of Burnley, Lancashire. Sessions are from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She operates all year round apart from and bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Parents written comments and contributions to learning were viewed and taken into account during the inspection. n The childminder discussed the intentions of her curriculum and how she organised her early years provision to support children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions from the childminder and evaluated the impact this had on children's progress. n The inspector checked documents relating to suitability and qualifications and sampled some children's assessments.

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Inspection activities

12 December 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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12 December 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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